The Allen Foundation (Nashville)
Grants for small projects in distressed communities
Key facts
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award size
- Not stated: see the official notice
- Match ?
- Not stated: check the official notice · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
This Nashville foundation helps people in struggling communities in the U.S. and abroad. It likes small projects that big charities pass over. There is no deadline; past Tennessee grants went to Nashville groups.
Official notice: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/details/?ein=311706705 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/3a102ea8-dd79-4a30-bccf-7c9fc3ee69a3
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